Patient Care Technician Geriatric Psych

Allina Health • Fridley, MN

2d • $22 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides basic direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician. The role includes collecting and documenting vital signs and other health-status data, responding to call lights, assisting patients with activities of daily living and mobility, and performing clerical and patient-flow duties. The position is in the Geriatric Psych department and is scheduled for 36 hours per week in 12-hour day/night shifts, with an every-third-weekend rotation.

The technician supports safe, compassionate patient care by completing assigned interventions and documentation according to facility policies, procedures, and workflows. Duties also include assisting patients, families, and visitors; processing orders and patient records; maintaining supplies and patient comfort; supporting quality improvement; and following safety procedures when using equipment or handling hazardous waste.

Requirements

• Meet one age or education requirement: be at least 18 years old, or be 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Meet one patient-care preparation or experience requirement: complete one semester of clinical rotations with an accredited nursing program; successfully complete a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program; complete the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program; hold NREMT certification upon hire; or have previous direct patient care experience.
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: current American Heart Association BLS certification, current American Red Cross BLS certification, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands of medium work, including lifting up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Observe, collect, and document health-status data as assigned, including measurements such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output.
• Immediately report to the RN observations or health-status data outside normal limits or significant changes.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, and eating, under RN direction.
• Document care and other information according to documentation guidelines and ensure relevant patient information is accurately recorded for billing.
• Perform assigned personal care and other interventions according to procedure requirements.
• Assist patients, family members, and visitors with wayfinding; assist with patient transfers, movement, rooming, and registration as needed.
• Answer patient call lights promptly for assigned and other patients.
• Assist with grooming and hygiene, skin integrity, personal comfort, and population-specific patient needs.
• Complete admission, discharge, and transfer functions according to system workflow.
• Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients with them.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range of motion according to activity orders and patient needs.
• Perform clerical duties and accurately and promptly process physician orders, including clarifying, communicating, prioritizing, and transcribing written orders through the Electronic Medical Record workflow.
• Transport medication from the unit tube system to a secure location according to facility standards.
• Order, validate, and store supplies and patient education materials as needed.
• Print Release of Information packets for discharge to nursing homes or other facilities as needed.
• Review and explain authorization forms and obtain patient signatures when applicable.
• Schedule procedures and appointments as needed.
• Contribute to a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees; use proper equipment and body mechanics during transfers, lifts, and transports.
• Report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor, and use equipment according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to evaluate and improve patient care.
• Handle hazardous waste as needed, including identification, segregation, and disposal, and follow relevant emergency response procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• PTO/time away
• Retirement savings plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
• Student loan support benefits for navigating the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed